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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 1050 - Accounting Essentials


    3

    Overview of accounting concepts, with special emphasis on practical applications. Taught only as a special extension course as requested.

3
  
  • ACCT 1550 - Accounting Software for Small Business Applications


    3

    Instruction in the use of small business accounting software.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 1050  or equivalent.

3
  
  • ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles


    3

    Survey of uses of accounting information by investors and credACCitors for decision making. Emphasis on basic accounting principles used to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 1040  or MATH 1030 or MATH 1050  (MATH 1050  or equivalent is required for Huntsman School of Business majors); and GPA of 2.5 or higher.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting Principles


    3

    Survey of uses of accounting information by managers for decision making, including planning, budgeting, and controlling operations. Emphasizes accumulation, analysis, and control of product and service costs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 2010 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 3110 - Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting I


    3

    Study of accounting principles, theory, and practice relating to financial reporting of assets.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in ACCT 2010 ; ACCT 2020 ; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 3120 - Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting II


    3

    Study of accounting principles, theory, and practice relating to liabilities, equities, and other contemporary issues.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3110 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 3310 - Strategic Cost Management


    3

    Contemporary theory and applications in the accumulation, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information for internal decision-making and control.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in ACCT 2010 ; ACCT 2020 ; admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 3410 - Income Taxation I


    3

    Emphasis on Federal income taxation of individiuals. Introduction to tax research methods and taxation of corporations and partnerships.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 4200 - Advanced Accounting


    3

    Study of accounting principles and theory relating to business combinations, nonprofit organizations, and governmental accounting.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3120 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 4300 - Accounting Internship


    3

    Provides accounting internship experience in a career-related position approved by the School of Accountancy and the Cooperative Education Office.

    Cross-listed as: ACCT 6300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 4410 - Income Taxation II


    3

    Federal income taxation of partnerships, corporations, S-corporations, estates and trusts, and gifts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 4500 - Accounting Information Systems


    3

    Theoretical concepts underlying the accounting system’s computerized support of business processes. Topics include accounting systems development, controls, security, and audit.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3110 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ACCT 4510 - Auditing Principles and Techniques


    3

    Fundamental principles and techniques of auditing and reporting of audits presented in the context of the audit logic sequence. Integrative applications emphasizing audits of organizational resources, processes, and systems. Also addresses ethics, legal environment, auditing standards, and fraud.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3110 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 4700 - Seminar in Accounting


    3

    Special topics in accounting, including workshops, readings, and pilot course offerings.

    Cross-listed as: ACCT 6700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 4900 - Independent Research and Readings


    1-3

    Selected reading and research individually assigned, handled, and directed. Problems of mutual interest to students and the instructor are investigated and reported.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ACCT 4950 - Senior Honors Thesis/Project


    3

    Creative project that will then be written up, and presented, as a Senior Thesis as required for an Honors Plan.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ACCT 5480 - Case Studies in Taxation


    3

    Contemporary case studies in taxation researched, analyzed, documented, and communicated in a team setting.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ACCT 6480 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ACCT 6010 - Financial and Managerial Accounting


    3

    Introduction to financial and managerial accounting at the graduate level.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to a Huntsman School of Business graduate program.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6200 - Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting


    3

    Study of accounting principles and theory related to advanced consolidations, multinational accounting, segment reporting, SEC reporting, partnerships, and financial distress.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3120 , ACCT 4200 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6250 - International Accounting and Financial Reporting


    3

    Explores international accounting issues, including the standard-setting process, the conceptual framework, the regulatory interface, international auditing standards, and a comparison of U.S. and international accounting standards.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 4200 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ACCT 6300 - Accounting Internship


    3

    Provides accounting internship experience in a career-related position approved by the School of Accountancy and the Cooperative Education Office.

    Cross-listed as: ACCT 4300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6310 - Cost Management Systems to Support World-Class Operations


    3

    Examination of appropriate cost management systems and performance measures to support decision making in world-class business operations. Cases, projects, simulations, and field studies to reinforce concepts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ACCT 6350 - Accounting Strategies for Achieving Profit Goals


    3

    Action-oriented case studies to demonstrate management accounting techniques to achieve profit goals and business strategies in a variety of organizations. International accounting and ethical issues are addressed.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 2010  and ACCT 2020 , or ACCT 6010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ACCT 6410 - Tax Research and Procedures


    3

    Methods of researching tax problems, case studies in tax administration, civil procedures and penalties, professional responsibility, and tax ethics for the tax practitioner.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and ACCT 4410 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6420 - Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders


    3

    Concepts and principles governing the taxation of corporations and shareholders. Effect of taxes on corporation formation, capital structure, distributions, liquidations, and reorganizations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and ACCT 4410 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6440 - Taxation of Partnerships, Estates, and Trusts


    3

    Concepts and principles governing the taxation of partnerships and partners and estates, trusts, and beneficiaries. Uses of partnerships and trusts in tax planning.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and ACCT 4410 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ACCT 6460 - Tax Topics


    3

    Topics of current interest to tax professionals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and ACCT 4410 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6480 - Case Studies in Taxation


    3

    Contemporary case studies in taxation researched, analyzed, documented, and communicated in a team setting.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ACCT 5480 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ACCT 6500 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems


    3

    Study of contemporary issues in accounting information systems, including emerging information technologies for supporting enterprise decision making.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 4500 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ACCT 6510 - Financial Auditing


    3

    Application of generally accepted auditing standards to accounting systems. Some study of auditing theory and current issues, and an introduction to statistical auditing.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 4510 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ACCT 6540 - Forensic Accounting


    3

    Study of forensic accounting. Topics covered include types of fraud, recognition of red flags, and fraud investigation techniques. Also includes practice with computer-aided fraud detection, interrogation techniques, and case studies.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ACCT 6600 - Information Systems Auditing and Control


    3

    Study of information systems auditing methodologies, including risk assessment, systems controls, and the use of computer-assisted audit techniques.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ACCT 6610 - Accounting Theory and Research


    3

    Analytical approach to understanding the financial reporting environment. Integration of accounting theory and practical research methodology in the resolution of financial reporting problems.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3120  (may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6620 - Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation


    3

    Students analyze financial data, translate that information into forecasts of financial statements, and use valuation models to arrive at a fundamental value for a business. Includes discussions of trading strategies, market efficiency, and other issues in capital markets.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ACCT 6700 - Seminar in Accounting


    3

    Special topics in accounting, including workshops, readings, and pilot course offerings.

    Cross-listed as: ACCT 4700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ACCT 6800 - Accounting Communications and Professional Conduct


    3

    Study of written and oral communication skills appropriate for the accounting profession. Covers interpersonal skills and professional conduct, including ethical conduct, in various business settings.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ACCT 6900 - Independent Reading and Research


    1-3

    Independent work in accounting areas: theory, auditing, taxation, and other related areas.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ACCT 6960 - Professional Paper


    1-3

    A paper of professional quality prepared by the student. Designed to demonstrate the ability to complete a major business-related project and to effectively present the results.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ACCT 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-3

    Continuing enrollment at the University required after completing coursework.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3

Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

  
  • ADVS 1010 - Artificial Insemination and Reproduction


    2

    Principles of reproduction, artificial insemination, and handling of semen. Anatomy and physiology of the bovine reproductive tract and reproductive management of the dairy farm.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ADVS 1020 - Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Feeding


    3

    Applied approach to nutrients, feeds, digestion, and nutrient utilization by dairy cattle. Dietary requirements and feeding practices.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 1030 - Lactation and Milking Systems


    3

    The mammary gland, udder health, and mastitis and its control. Milk quality and marketing. Principles involved in the function, design, and maintenance of dairy equipment.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 1040 - Records and Financial Aspects of Dairy Herd Operations


    3

    Record keeping systems, tax records, estate planning, DHI records, and computer record systems. Principles of credit and finance. Accessing loan sources.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 1050 - Dairy Genetics


    3

    Principles of dairy genetics, mating, pedigrees, and breeding. Purebred cattle type traits and classification.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 1060 - Applied Feeding and Management of Dairy Calves and Basic Construction of Facilities


    3

    Practical experience in feeding and management of dairy calves from birth to weaning. Students participate in actual calf-raising programs. Development of basic skills required for planning and building agricultural structures.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 1100 - Small Scale Animal Production


    3

    Fundamentals of raising domestic farm animals in a semi-rural, noncommercial setting. Considerations of feeding, breeding, housing, marketing, sanitation, general health care, and community zoning factors.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: For nonmajors.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science


    4

    Influence and contributions of animal production and its commodities to society. Introductory scientific principles of animal science, livestock production systems, and contemporary issues. Introduction to professions and careers in animal agriculture and veterinary sciences.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4
  
  • ADVS 1250 - Applied Agricultural Computations (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    2

    Development of understanding and proficiency in the application of basic mathematical skills, including algebra and geometry, to practical computational situations encountered in the agricultural sciences.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 1500 - Fundamentals of Equine Science and Management


    2

    Application of basic horse terminology, including parts of the horse, hoof, tack, and gaits. Examines evolution and history of the equine species, including explanation of breed types, colors, markings, and health issues.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
2
  
  • ADVS 1600 - Riding Fundamentals I


    2

    Lectures explore the theory necessary to be a successful rider. Includes information on use of natural and artificial aids with hunt seat and western-style riding. In riding labs, students develop their riding skills and understanding of riding theory.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to students in Equine Science and Management emphasis of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences major or by permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 1720 - Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Judging


    1

    Evaluation of cattle based on exterior anatomical traits functional for improving longevity and milk production. Explanation of classification systems used by breed associations and the artificial insemination industry. Development of basic skills for preparing dairy cattle for show.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • ADVS 1920 - New Student Orientation


    1

    Helps students to become familiar with the four programs of study (emphasis areas) offered in the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences major, along with their associated career opportunities, University Studies requirements, University policies and procedures, internships, scholarships, and requirements for graduate school.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • ADVS 2080 - Beef and Dairy Herd Health and Production Practices


    3

    Explores progressive concepts of disease prevention and health management for beef and dairy cattle. Explains how these concepts lead to optimum herd health, cow comfort, and productivity. Helps students gain advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills relating to beef and dairy herd health and production management.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 2090 - Sheep Production Practices


    2

    Production practices in the handling, selection, and care of sheep. Demonstrations of equipment, facilities, and skills relevant to sheep and wool production.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 1110  (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 2120 - Swine Production Practices


    2

    Production practices in the selection, handling, and care of swine. Demonstrations of equipment, facilities, and skills relevant to swine industry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 1110  (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ADVS 2130 - Dairy Production Practices


    3

    Basic husbandry skills needed to carry out day-to-day operations on a dairy farm. Principles of dairy herd health, disease prevention, and treatment.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 1020  or ADVS 1110  (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 2190 - Horse Production Practices


    2

    Covers basic management practices including: behavior and safety, vital signs, restraint methods, body condition scoring, and the skeletal system. Introduces nutrition, reproduction, hoof care, anatomy, and physiology.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to students in the Equine Science and Management emphasis of the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences major or by permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals


    4

    Normal structure and function studied systematically. Comparative livestock, poultry, pleasure and companion animals, laboratory animals, and humans.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4
  
  • ADVS 2250 - Cooperative Work Experience


    1-12

    For students who require animal industry experience to prepare them for advanced curriculum in Animal, Dairy, or Bioveterinary Science.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12
  
  • ADVS 2300 - Horse Health Care I


    3

    Covers horse health care, equipment use, determining lameness, body condition, intramuscular injections, and how to care for the healthy and ill/lame horse. Includes introduction to handling of young horses and daily horse care. Students attend course for 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2190  or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
3
  
  • ADVS 2310 - Horse Health Care II


    3

    Covers advanced health care, including dental, major wound care, wrapping of joints, vaccinations, and deworming, as well as stallion and foal care and handling. Students learn mane, tail, coat, and tack preparation for showing. Also includes daily horse care. Students attend course for 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of C or better in ADVS 2300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ADVS 2600 - Riding Fundamentals II–Western


    2

    Lecture includes detailed discussion of upper-level riding skills necessary for western-style riding. Riding labs provide students with opportunity to develop more advanced riding skills.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of C- or better in ADVS 1600 , or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 2650 - Riding Fundamentals II–Hunter


    2

    Lecture includes detailed discussion of upper-level riding skills necessary for hunter-style riding. Riding labs provide students with opportunity to develop more advanced riding skills.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of C- or better in ADVS 1600 , or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ADVS 3000 - Animal Health and Hygiene


    3

    Introduction to basic principles of disease. Agents, mechanisms, and preventive measures for common diseases of farm animals will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 3100 - Equine Evaluation I


    2

    Study of equine conformation, using multiple breeds. Development of skills in evaluating balance, leg structure, and muscling. Students organize and present oral reasons.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ADVS 3150 - Equine Evaluation II


    2

    Study of equine performance horses, including western pleasure, hunter under saddle, reining, western riding, and jumping. Discussion of multiple breeds. Presentation of oral reasons.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3100 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 3200 - Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (DSC)

    DSCDepth Life and Physical Sciences
    3

    Critical evaluation of ethical issues of genetic engineering in biotechnology, including biological engineering and cloning of plants, animals, and humans. Presents basic science of genetic engineering and biotechnology.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 3300 - Farrier Science I


    2

    Provides students with in-depth understanding of lower leg and hoof anatomy, as well as hands-on experience in the care and trimming of hooves.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 1600, 2190, 2200 and 3100

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ADVS 3310 - Farrier Science II


    2

    Provides students with continued understanding of farrier work, including trimming, while introducing shoeing. Experience provided in forge work, balancing of shoes and hooves, and recognizing types of shoes and their purpose.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3300

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 3500 - Animal Nutrition


    4

    Introduces principles of nutrition and applied feeding of domestic animals, including beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. Covers nutrition and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, and vitamins; diet formulation; and nutritional maladies.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200 ; CHEM 1120  or CHEM 1220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition


    1

    Covers digestive tract, design, function, and associated problems, as well as nutrient requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3500 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • ADVS 3600 - Equine Behavior and Training


    2

    Focuses on developing the trust and confidence of both horse and handler when introducing and progressing through ground and under-saddle work.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2600  or ADVS 2650 , or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 3650 - Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation


    3

    Judging, grading, and pricing of market animals and carcasses, with emphasis on comparative evaluation of live animals and carcasses.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 3690 - Advanced Equine Handling and Training Techniques


    2

    Focuses on: (1) working with the young, green broke horse using more advanced techniques in preparation for specialized events, or (2) working with older horses to retrain or redirect their ground or under-saddle manners.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3600  or permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
2
  
  • ADVS 3710 - Advanced Livestock Judging


    2

    Advanced methods of selection and identification of superior animals for breeding stock. Emphasis on performance records, judging, grading, and oral reasons.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 3650  or permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 3900 - Special Problems and Readings


    1-3

    Students conduct short-term studies and/or literature review with critical analysis of individualized subject matter. Formal written reports required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ADVS 3910 - Special Topics


    1-5

    Topics of special interest to those who have needs not satisfied by courses currently offered.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-5
  
  • ADVS 3920 - Internship in Veterinary Medicine


    1-3

    A directed and evaluated work experience with a veterinarian. For each credit, student must document at least 54 hours of work time.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    4

    Introduction to principles of physiology as they relate to the reproductive and lactation processes in domestic mammals. Factors affecting reproductive and lactation performance and their applications in animal management.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200 ; CHEM 1120 , CHEM 1220 , or CHEM 2310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4
  
  • ADVS 4250 - Internship in Animal Industry


    1-12

    Directed and evaluated educational work experience with an animal production unit, related business, or government facility in cooperation with the Livestock Education Foundation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12
  
  • ADVS 4260 - Internship in Animal Biotechnology Industry


    2-12

    Directed and evaluated educational work experience with an animal biotechnology unit, or with a related business or government facility.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5160  or ADVS 5260  and permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
2-12
  
  • ADVS 4270 - Internship in Equine Industry


    1-12

    Directed and evaluated work experience with an equine facility. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12
  
  • ADVS 4300 - Leadership and Teaching Techniques I


    3

    Students enrolled in this course develop leadership and teaching skills while mentoring and overseeing students taking ADVS 2300  and ADVS 2310 . Students assist with teaching labs and with extension programs, while attending class for 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of C or better in ADVS 2310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
3
  
  • ADVS 4310 - Leadership and Teaching Techniques II


    3

    Students enrolled in this course mentor all equine students. Students also assist with care of in-foal mares and newborn foals; handling of stallions for breeding, shipping of semen, and insemination of mares; and daily care of facility and horses. Students attend class for 10 hours per week.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of C or better in ADVS 4300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ADVS 4560 - Principles of Animal Genetics and Breeding (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    3

    Genetic influences affecting animal performance and the application of selection principles, breeding systems, and methods of improvement to farm animals, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, and horses.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1010  or BIOL 1620 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 4800 - Undergraduate Research of Creative Opportunity


    1-6

    Research or creative activity pertaining to animals. May include management, production, medical, or basic science, with consideration of biological, chemical, or physical aspects, or instrument design.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ADVS 4810 - Thesis/Project Seminar


    1

    Oral presentation and discussion of Honors senior thesis/projects. Guest presentations focus on essential contrasts and similarities in “ways of knowing” among various academic specialties.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • ADVS 4900 - Senior Thesis/Project


    1-3

    All Honors students are required to submit a senior thesis/project for graduation with an Honors degree. Thesis/project may be in any area of student’s choice, prepared in cooperation with an advisor drawn from the faculty at large.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ADVS 4910 - Preprofessional Orientation


    0.5

    Survey of the professional opportunities in the animal industries to enable graduating students to make the transition to careers and/or postgraduate study.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
0.5
  
  • ADVS 4920 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    2

    Current developments in agricultural field selected by student. Each student is responsible for the research and oral presentation of a topic in the animal industries. Group investigations, preparations, and deliberations on issues in animal agriculture.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Senior standing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • ADVS 5030 - Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems with Animals


    3

    Study of various domestic animal production systems in relation to sustainable agriculture and integrated ranch and farm management strategies. Consideration of environmental factors and overall profitablity.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 1110 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 5080 - Beef Cattle Management


    3

    Managing the beef enterprise to yield optimum returns through integrating resource use and applying breeding, nutrition, reproduction, and animal health practices.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2080 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560  (may be taken concurrently).

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 6080 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 5090 - Sheep Management and Wool Technology


    4

    Detailed study of the managerial considerations for range and farm flock operations. Examinations of wool, and review of wool clip handling and merchandising.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2090 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560  (may be taken concurrently).

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 6090 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4
  
  • ADVS 5120 - Swine Management


    3

    Management decisions based on nutrition, breeding programs, herd health practices, herd records, and marketing opportunities.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2120 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560  (may be taken concurrently).

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 6120 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 5130 - Dairy Cattle Management


    3

    Capstone course drawing together concepts and applying them to a total dairy farm management program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2130 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560  (may be taken concurrently).

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 6130 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 5160 - Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture


    3

    Techniques and fundamental knowledge for culturing mammalian and insect cells. Students will learn maintenance, growing, genetic engineering of cells, cytotoxicity, hybridoma creation, cloning, etc. Extensive laboratory experience is provided.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5160  and NFS 5160  and PSC 5160 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 5190 - Horse Management


    3

    Management decisions in horse enterprises emphasizing business procedures, including merchandising, records, selection, uses, housing, facilities, nutrition, feeding, health care, and breeding. Emphasizes total management of horse enterprise, rather than husbandry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2190 ; ADVS 4200 , ADVS 4560  (may be taken concurrently).

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 6190 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ADVS 5220 - Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition


    2

    Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 6220  and BIOL 5220 /BIOL 6220  and NFS 5220 /NFS 6220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ADVS 5260 - Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning


    3

    Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, genetic probes, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5710 ; or BIOL 3060 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5260  and NFS 5260 , and PSC 5260 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ADVS 5280 - Animal Molecular Biology


    3

    Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 6280  and BIOL 5280 /  .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
 

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